Resolving the "will not launch for security reasons" message.

mes0505 · #1 (**permalink**) June 5th, 2006

Just downloaded a program and Limewire won't let me launch it because of "security reasons". How do I fix this?

Lord of the Rings · #2 (**permalink**) June 5th, 2006

The launch feature in LW is ONLY intended for multimedia such as videos & music. The security reasons refers to the possibility of viruses.

For fast & easy access, go to your LW Library window, select Saved Files folder & press the Explore button. Sample image here: Using Library Explore button to access downld folder (click on link) & the folder will open up for you. Then open it up from there.

mes0505 · #3 (**permalink**) June 5th, 2006

thanks -

just did that - says file is corrupted. so i guess i gotta just try downloading different versions of the software then?

Lord of the Rings · #4 (**permalink**) June 5th, 2006

Sounds like it. Yes there are some bad files out there so keep searching until you find a good one.

mes0505 · #5 (**permalink**) June 5th, 2006

Thanks, appreciate the quick help.

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